Disney Springs is the place to go for all your shopping needs when visiting Walt Disney World. Today, Rustic Cuff opened a new permanent location at the resort’s shopping and dining district. Embrace the joys of fashion with the latest customizable looks from Rustic Cuff. The adorable brand sells charms, bracelets, cuffs and a jewelry collection […]
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We took a trip through time and stumbled upon brand new “Back To The Future” merchandise inside the Universal Legacy Store at CityWalk. Dr. Emmett Brown Plush – $17 New plush have arrived from the “Kidrobot” brand featuring the film’s main characters. Marty McFly Plush -$17 Back To The Future Boxer Briefs – $22 We even found a pair of boxer briefs that feature the film’s logo printed all-over. These are manufactured by “Odd Premium Underwear.” Ultimate Biff Tannen Action […]
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Can you believe that tomorrow is the first day of AUGUST?! This year has been much quicker than last year!
This year is more than halfway over!
Over the past 7 months, we’ve seen a lot of huge changes and massive news bombs come out of Disney World, and the wild ride is just beginning! Not everything has fully reopened yet and some things are even taking a step backward in terms of health and safety protocols, so if you’re traveling soon, here are 11 things you need to know about Disney World in August.
Multiple restaurants are opening back up this month, starting with Pizzafari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on August 2nd! After that, we’ll get not one, not two, but THREE reopenings on August 5th.
Columbia Harbour House is coming back!
On that day, Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom, Toledo at Coronado Springs Resort, and Yachtsman Steakhouse at the Yacht Club Resort will all return to business as usual. Some of those spots are even getting new menus!
At some point this month, although an exact date has yet to be announced, Magic Kingdom’s The Hall of Presidents will reopen to the public.
Hall of Presidents
The show has been closed since January to add in the new animatronic of President Joe Biden.
©Disney
We got a sneak peek at this new addition a little while back, but everyone will soon be able to see it in person as he delivers the oath of office.
Currently, several hotels at Disney World are getting makeovers. Disney’s Contemporary Resort is getting a big overhaul, with the guest rooms being transformed to match a new The Incredibles theme. And right now, you’ll find a LOT of scrim inside the main building!
Contemporary Resort Construction
Disney’s Saratoga Springs and Old Key West Resorts are also seeing some updates to the main guest areas of the resorts. By the time those refurbishments are complete in September, the lobbies will be fully updated! There are also some room updates coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, where one building of hotel rooms is being converted into DVC villas.
On August 1st, fireworks are coming back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the return of the nighttime show Wonderful World of Animation.
Wonderful World of Animation
This show features clips from every Disney animated film projected onto the Chinese Theatre. You’ll also get a few fireworks throughout, so make sure to put this on your itinerary for your next visit!
And speaking of entertainment, several daytime shows are returning to the parks as well. Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor will once again be creating chuckles at Magic Kingdom on August 8th.
Not for long!
This show has been closed for nearly a year and a half, but we’re definitely excited to venture back into the world of Monstropolis!
And over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we can once again relive the “tale as old as time” when Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage reopens on August 15th.
Beauty and the Beast Theater of the Stars
This show tells the story of the classic animated film (you guessed it!) Beauty and the Beast through song, dance, and a Broadway-style performance. For a while last year, this theater was used as a seating area, but we’re glad that it will be used to its full potential again!
For those whose kiddos love exploring The Seas, you’ll be glad to know that Turtle Talk with Crush is available once again on August 21st.
Turtle Talk with Crush
This show features favorite characters from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory. Guests can interact and ask them questions — it’s a great option for little ones!
And one of the biggest things happening in August is that the Fall/Halloween season kicks off! August 10th is the first date of the Disney After Hours BOO Bash, and we’ll be there to celebrate and bring you all the details.
Disney After Hours BOO Bash ©Disney
This After Hours event is a little different than the typical Halloween party, but it will feature free snacks, lower crowds, and fun character interactions. Many dates for this year’s event are already sold out, so purchase your tickets now if you haven’t already!
Later in the month on August 26th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will finally reopen! The DVC Villas at Kidani Village was previously open to the public, but now all of Jambo House will join them.
Animal Kingdom Lodge
We haven’t yet heard word on whether or not Boma and Jiko, Jambo House’s two big restaurants, will be reopening, but we’ll make sure to let you know when we get more details. Go ahead and book your stay here if you want that stunning savanna view!
Even though it kicked off last month, we’d like to mention that the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be running throughout the month of August! There are more than 20 booths open currently, with 9 more opening in October.
We’re ready to eat some more food!
They’ve got everything from noodles to funnel cakes to cheese-filled beignets this year, and we certainly wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to try it ALL. Make sure to check out our reviews before you go, and pick up a copy of the DFB festival guidebook!
And finally, one of the biggest updates to note is that Disney World’s face mask policy has changed yet again! As of July 30th, all guests (regardless of vaccination status) are required to once again wear face coverings indoors.
Guests have to wear masks indoors again!
This requirement was put in place due to guidelines from the CDC and local government officials. Previously, only unvaccinated guests were required to wear masks indoors, so this is quite the shake-up for health and safety protocol.
That’s everything big you need to know before visiting WDW in August! Stay tuned to DFB throughout the month for more news and updates along the way. We’ll be here to share all of it!
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With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
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Alien Pizza Planet in Tomorrowland at Disneyland is much like the fictional restaurant in Toy Story: it serves up pizza, pasta, and other delicious treats!
Alien Pizza Planet
This is a fun spot to grab some snacks or a quick meal, and it uses Mobile Order! Recently, we stopped by this Tomorrowland spot to check out a treat that we haven’t had in a WHILE.
If you head inside Alien Pizza Planet…
Inside Alien Pizza Planet in Tomorrowland
…you’ll find the Alien Macaron, known officially as The Macarooooon! Yes, “o” is really in the name five times!
Screenshot from Disneyland App
This treat is available for $5.99 and features a lemon macaron with blackberry filling, which was delicious! In the past we’ve spotted this macaron at the Disneyland Pixar Fest and a special Santa version of the treat for the holidays!
Ooooo! The Macarooooon!
However, buyer beware! This treat is crumbly and fragile, so make sure you keep this one secure. Ours actually fell out of our hands once, so be careful!
It all fell apart!
Overall, this was a delicious treat with a nice refreshing flavor, it’s just a bit on the fragile side. Head on over to Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland to give it a try! We’re constantly looking for Disney treats and the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more!
With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs!
With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today!
Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose.
What do you think of the Alien Macaron? Let us know in the comments!
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Walt Disney’s historic Laugh-O-Gram Studios in Kansas City, Missouri suffered some significant damage after being hit by a car last night Laugh-O-Gram Studios, the studio founded by Walt Disney in 1921, was hit by a car last night and took a fair amount of damage. Thank You Walt, Inc., a non-profit corporation dedicated to the […]
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As COVID-19 continues to be a global issue, infection rates have risen and fallen due to vaccines, variants, and other factors.
©Orange County, Florida
Locations like Florida’s Orange County continue to push for more people to get vaccinated as the state of Florida goes into “crisis mode.” Today, we have some news about Florida’s infection rates.
According to Fox 35 Orlando, Florida has reported its highest one-day total of COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. The new record high that Florida reached is a one-day total of 21,683 new cases. This record-high level of infections has led to Disney re-implementing mask requirements.
Mask Sign in Disney World
The state has become a hot spot for the virus, accounting for a fifth of the overall cases in the country. These record-breaking numbers were recorded on Friday and released today. Only one day before, Florida reported 17,093 new cases, and the figures show how rapidly case numbers are rising.
©Tampa Bay General Hospital
On the same day as these record-breaking numbers, Governor Ron DeSantis banned mask requirements for schools which start up again next month.
©Fox10 News | Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
We’ll keep you posted with the latest developments, stay tuned here for more.
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With the International Food & Wine Festival in full swing over at EPCOT once again, there is plenty of merchandise to shop from to celebrate this year’s event, including pins. We even spotted a new mystery pin pack featuring our favorite purple dragon and culinary expert, Figment. Each pin shows Chef Figment enjoying a dish from each of the countries featured in World Showcase. There are a total of 11 Chef Figment-themed pins in the collection, and each box contains […]
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Howdy from Walt Disney World!
Woody!
We’re taking a look at allll the average wait times from those magical parks this week, from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to Tower of Terror, so let’s jump right into it! Here’s a look at the average wait times in Disney World this week.
In Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time AGAIN this week with 87 minutes!
Heigh, Ho! Heigh, Ho!
Then, we had Splash Mountain at 74 minutes, Space Mountain at 69 minutes Jungle Cruise at 63 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 58 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 51 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 45 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 44 minutes, and Astro Orbiter at 44 minutes.
The lions are protecting the sleeping zebra!
Down in the 30s, we had Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 38 minutes, “its a small world” at 35 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 34 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 33 minutes, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 30 minutes.
Oh, bother
After that we had Tomorrowland Speedway at 26 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 26 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 24 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 23 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 22 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 22 minutes, and Mad Tea Party at 19 minutes.
PhilharMagic
Rides down in the single digits included Liberty Square Riverboat at 7 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 5 minutes, Tom Sawyer Island at 5 minutes, Carousel of Progress at 5 minutes, Enchanted Tiki Room at 0 minutes, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse at 0 minutes.
Over in EPCOT, Test Track had the longest average wait time at 69 minutes!
Vroom Vroom
After that, we had Frozen Ever After at 54 minutes, Soarin’ at 30 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 28 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 27 minutes.
One of the best pre-shows
Rides with even shorter wait times included Spaceship Earth at 21 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 15 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 11 minutes, and Living with the Land at 11 minutes.
The Seas Pavilion
The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week except for ONE! Awesome Planet had an average wait time of a whopping 1 minute! The shows with no waits included: American Adventure, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China!
Over in Hollywood Studios, we saw Slinky Dog Dash had the highest average wait time this week at 95 minutes.
Toy Story Land
After that we had Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 84 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 72 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 64 minutes, Tower of Terror at 62 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 46 minutes.
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
Following that was Alien Swirling Saucers at 35 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 27 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 13 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 13 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 12minutes,
Last but certainly not least, we go over to Animal Kingdom where Avatar Flight of Passage had the longest average wait time at 123 minutes
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Flight of Passage
Following that was Kilimanjaro Safaris at 51 minutes, Na’vi River Journey at 49 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 47 minutes.
Zebras on Kilimanjaro Safaris
We had Expedition Everest at 34 minutes, DINOSAUR at 30 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 14 minutes, TriceraTop Spin at 11 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes.
TriceraTop Spin
There’s your look at all the average wait times in Disney World this week! We’ll be keeping an eye on the lines, as usual, so stay tuned to DFB!
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt, stars of Disney’s Jungle Cruise, surprised Disneyland guests by acting as secret skippers on the classic attraction. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt acted as secret skippers for unsuspecting guests on Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise. The only catch was, their co-star Jack Whitehall was in their ear telling them […]
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We are not quite sure what is going on in the plush department at Disney World recently.
I will NOT be sleeping tonight.
First, they give us a Simba that was the thing of nightmares, and now they have taken another beloved character and shown us a…different perspective.
While he won’t be giving us nightmares like Simba, Chewbacca has been transformed into something quite meme-worthy and we had to take the first swing at it.
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) July 31, 2021
Apart from the look of sheer terror in his eyes, most of the plushes we saw had to have a mini groom session just to see their face. We really can’t tell if he is super excited about something or if he just witnessed a crime.
We will just take a little off the top.
Given the look on his face, we hope Chewbacca has something in his bag to keep him relaxed.
The bag actually opens and closes!
If you wanna pick up this excited little furball, we did spot him in the Emporium and he was priced at $26.99.
All things considered, he is still super cute
This attempt is WAY better than what happened to Simba recently, but we are still not sure why Disney is doing our favorite characters like this! We have our fingers on the pulse of all things weird at Disney World, so stay tuned here!
With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs!
With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today!
Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose.
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